Steve Blackledge
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Westerville South quarterback, DeSales linebacker are best of the best on Dispatch team
Westerville South quarterback Peter Pedrozo, DeSales linebacker Jonathan Thompson, Bloom-Carroll coach Wade Bartholomew top Dispatch All-Metro team. → Read More
DeSales boys basketball team has a rare talent in Desmond Watson
A first-team All-Ohio selection last season, Desmond Watson of DeSales hopes to reach even higher heights with the Stallions this season. → Read More
Despite DeWine statement, OHSAA says parents will still be allowed to attend winter sports
The OHSAA clarified a ruling by Gov. Mike DeWine that no one could attend winter sports events by saying parents of participants were exempt. → Read More
Ohio State cancels women's basketball season opener because of COVID-19 issues with Akron
The day before the Buckeyes were to open the 2020-21 women's basketball season, Ohio State said it was canceling the game "out of an abundance of caution." → Read More
High school football: DeSales loses state title game to Chardon in two-overtime thriller
DeSales couldn't hold a two-TD lead in the fourth quarter and fell to Chardon 31-28 in two overtimes in the Division III state championship game. → Read More
DeSales loses big lead, drops Division III state football final to Chardon
DeSales was unable to hold on to a two-touchdown lead in falling to Chardon in the Division III state championship football game. → Read More
High school football: DeSales faces formidable foe in Chardon for state title
Previewing the Division III state championship high school football game Saturday between DeSales and Chardon. → Read More
Family ties run deep in DeSales' latest quest for a state football championship
Matt and Matthew Stewart are one of several family tie-ins with DeSales' state championship football team and teams of the past. → Read More
High school football: OHSAA forced to move state football finals from Obetz to Massillon
Because of a health order in Franklin County, the six state high school football championship games were moved from Fortress Obetz to Massillon. → Read More
High school football: Pickerington Central crushed by Cincinnati St. Xavier in title game
Recapping the Division I state championship between Pickerington Central and Cincinnati St. Xavier. → Read More
High school football: Pickerington Central walloped 44-3 in state title game
A web-only running story on Pickerington Central's Division I state championship game against Cincinnati St. Xavier. → Read More
New Albany, Olentangy, Granville shooting for state soccer titles
The New Albany boys and Olentangy and Granville girls will play in the state soccer title games at Mapfre Stadium Friday and Saturday. → Read More
Garner Wallace has made a name for himself as Pickerington Central's quarterback
Pickerington Central will be led in the state championship game by Garner Wallace, who inherited the pressure-filled job of quarterback from Demeatric Crenshaw. → Read More
Watterson's state-bound volleyball team refocused after COVID-19 quarantine
First-time qualifier Watterson heads up three area teams in the state volleyball tournament in Vandalia. → Read More
Pickerington Central holds off Mentor 38-31 for return trip to state title game
Recapping Friday's high school football playoff action involving area teams. → Read More
Styles family savoring final time together with Pickerington Central football team
Lorenzo Styles and his two sons are relishing what might be their final days together with Pickerington Central's football team. → Read More
Hilliard Davidson girls, boys hope to be in the hunt for state cross country titles
Hilliard Davidson's boys and girls head a contingent of area teams and individuals competing in the state cross country championships. → Read More
Old foes Columbus Academy, Watterson to clash in state field hockey semifinal
A preview of the state field hockey tournament, focusing on area teams Columbus Academy and Watterson's semifinal matchup. → Read More
Fortress Obetz to host Ohio high school football state championship games
The OHSAA announced that the state high school football championship games will be played at Fortress Obetz. → Read More
High school football: Pickerington Central rolls to 5th straight Division I regional title
Pickerington Central was one of four area teams advancing in the state high school football playoffs.Friday. → Read More